propose
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The final Timms report is expected to propose reforms to the system later this year, which Burnham could adopt.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Their findings suggest that decision making begins much earlier in the brain than traditional theories propose, offering fresh ideas for designing future AI systems that are more capable and far more energy efficient.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
In Denmark, the government announced in October 2025 that it would propose banning "several social media platforms" for under-15s.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
In other words, propose an outrageous idea and test the market reaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Kropp had even gone so far as to propose entering the postal service in peace-time in order to be Himmelstoss’s superior when he became a postman again.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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The findings generally support the "risk allocation hypothesis," which proposes that animals change their behavior according to how severe and predictable a threat appears.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Then she meets a wealthy charmer, played by Neill, and he proposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
For example, Spain wants to ban under-16s accessing social networks, while France proposes prohibiting children aged 15 and under.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The think tank proposes using £1bn of those savings to expand NHS talking therapies, treatment and employment support.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"I will marry the next person she proposes."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Scientists have proposed that the eruption released enough heat, gases, and volcanic material to severely disrupt the global environment.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Clough and Dorio are members of California’s advisory senior legislature, and they proposed a bill to allow patients in remission to continue interstate care.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
So did the Bank of England in 2022, when a proposed tax cut by then-Prime Minister Liz Truss triggered a surge in yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Earlier this year, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, proposed that she should receive the freedom of the city, describing her as "one of Dublin's most distinguished cultural figures".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He proposed marriage; Maggie couldn’t believe he was serious and turned him down.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The workshop summary is not proposing that humanity begin terraforming Mars tomorrow.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Saunders doubts the policies Burnham is proposing will meaningfully bolster U.K. economic growth before the next election.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"All the initiatives we were proposing started to be blocked, and Syrsky... is not ready to look you in the eye and openly talk about those problems," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Months later, the marshal released a report proposing tweaks to the court’s IT procedures but concluding that the office was unable to find the source of the leak.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even the rescue that Tobias is proposing barely appeals to me.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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